**** HRP Media Release

Police Investigating Robbery.

Investigators with the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Dartmouth.

At about 2018 hours police responded to the Dollarama located at 118 Wyse Road, Dartmouth to a report that a man with a gun had entered the store.  Staff confronted the suspect who fled on foot with staff following. Staff returned a few minutes later with the suspect’s book bag and the gun which turned out to be a paintball gun.

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who has information regarding this incident. Police can be contacted at 902-490-5016 and anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca  or using the P3 Tips App.